The LR president of Hauts-de-France, Xavier Bertrand, estimated on Sunday on France 3 that it was necessary "
to do more
" to support companies faced with the explosion of their energy bills.
"
We must do more, especially for the energy bill of our companies, and we must go well beyond the 12 billion euros that have been announced
," said Xavier Bertrand.
“
The Germans make 200 billion, and we make 12
,” he added.
The government announced new aid on Thursday to support businesses and communities with a total envelope of nearly 12 billion euros.
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For Xavier Bertrand, "
contrary to what one might imagine, it is more interesting to put money today to help them pay their bills, so that they do not go out of business. .
Because if the companies concerned close, you will have benefits to pay
”.
“
Either the government (…) obtains from Brussels the freedom to sign contracts between EDF and the companies, which Spain and Portugal have obtained, and in these cases it will not cost the same money , or else we have to increase aid
,” he said.